10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALLOONIST»
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balloonist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
balloonist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
An adventure story about an expedition by balloon to the North Pole in 1897.
. . . Glimpses of the history of primitive flight, tales of high romance and juicy anecdotes about Napoleon make this sweet novel soar. . .
3
The
balloonist: the story of T.S.C. Lowe-- inventor, ...
With a fast-paced plot, crisp dialogue, and strongly developed characters, Stephen Poleskie has aptly captured Lowe's life and achievements in this highly readable book.
4
Eduard Spelterini - Photographs of a Pioneer
Balloonist:
The Swiss balloonist Eduard Spelterini (1852-1931) was perhaps Europe's greatest pioneer in the late 19th century of this earliest means of air travel.
Alex Capus, Hilar Stadler, Thomas Kramer,
2007
5
Memoirs of an Old Fat
Balloonist
Not worth the paper that the book is printed on. - The Times A literary train wreck! - The Gazette Dont waste your money. - The Post
6
Trutor and the
Balloonist
An abused wife seeks refuge and solace in the home of a friend and in the task of editing his sister's memoirs.
Debbie Lee Wesselmann,
1997
7
Daredevil
Balloonist: W.H. Donaldson, 1840-1875
...Is he a birdman, or just bird-brained? Rubberneckers by the thousands flock to see the world's greatest aerial performer, Washington H. Donaldson, always hoping this will be the day he bloodies up the landscape!
Lieutenant Willy Sholto, invalided out of the Royal Flying Corps, has been delegated the most dangerous job on the Western Front - a balloon observer hanging under a gasbag filled with explosive hydrogen, four thousand feet above the Ypres ...
9
Jean Felix Piccard, Boy
Balloonist
A biography that concentrates on the younger years of Jean Piccard who with his twin brother, Auguste, pioneered in balloon exploration of the stratosphere.
Lena Young De Grummond, Lynn de Grummond Delaune,
1968
10
Oscar the
Balloonist Discovers the Farm: An Animated ...
Balthasar Pumpernickel is an animal researcher determined to find out where food comes from.
Tivola Electronic Publishing,
2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALLOONIST»
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balloonist is used in the context of the following news items.
DIY Canada chair balloonist charged with 'mischief'
A man who tied about 100 helium balloons to a garden chair and flew over the Canadian city of Calgary has been charged with causing ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
Battles of the Boots, Badges and Bandages kicks off
By the way, there is a Saturday picnic planned from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., where there will be free food, a balloonist, a face painter, snow cones, ... «KXAN.com, Jul 15»
Dr. Piccard's flight to fame
... reach the stratosphere on her own, she traveled to Dearborn with her husband in 1933 to study under an expert balloonist at the Ford Airport. «Dearborn Press and Guide, Jul 15»
Solar Impulse US touchdown: All about record-breaking sun warriors
Borschberg partnered with Swiss psychiatrist and balloonist Bertrand Piccard to launch the unprecedented flight. Fifteen years ago, he narrowly ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Days Gone By: Fourth of July balloon fiasco in Martinez
The Fourth of July Committee, which included the most influential businessmen in town, had hired Professor Frank Munroe, a balloonist who ... «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»
Lorraine Candy on Channel 4's Humans character Anita the 'synth …
As the summer holidays approach, I feel like Peppa Pig's multi-tasking Miss Rabbit, the helicopter pilot, bus driver, shopkeeper and balloonist. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Simpson, AAUW program empowers girls to go for STEM careers
Monday afternoon, local balloonist Amy Pfeifer taught the girls to track winds to fly hot air balloons. She taught girls how to use compasses to ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
My son wants to replace me with a robot
As the summer holidays approach, I feel like Peppa Pig's multi-tasking Miss Rabbit, the helicopter pilot, bus driver, shopkeeper and balloonist. «Independent Online, Jul 15»
The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally History
George T. Lewis met a balloonist who was visiting the US and had his balloon with him. He invited him to come to Wellsville and he agreed. «Finger Lakes Times, Jul 15»
The sky's the limit
He's the only hot air balloonist to fly over all five Great Lakes, and to serve as a consultant to seven countries for drafting aviation guidelines. «The Pike County Courier, Jul 15»